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Bonita Beverly Favorite

Bonita Beverly Favorite

Aug 20, 2023

Bonita Beverly Favorite of Franklin, NH passed peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by family. Bonnie was born on February 12, 1945 to Richard Leroy Batchelder and Beverly Dora (Johnson) Batchelder. She was raised in Tilton, NH and graduated from Tilton High School and went on to get her Associates degree from Concord Commercial College. Bonnie worked for the Tilton...

Donna Mae Bourgeois

Donna Mae Bourgeois

Aug 14, 2023

It is with great sadness that the passing of Donna Bourgeois has been announced. She died on Aug. 14, due to many heart complications. Donna is survived by her son, Robert Fitzgerald, his wife Angela and their son Robert Fitzgerald Jr.; and by her daughter, Michelle Bourgeois; and her son, Kenzie Bourgeois; and her dog, Molly. Donna was predeceased by...

Marilyn A. Mercier

Marilyn A. Mercier

Aug 11, 2023

Marilyn Angie (Thomas) Mercier, 81, passed from us in the comfort of her home on August 11, 2023. She was born to Leland E. and Ethelyn M. (Crosby) Thomas on November 8, 1941. Graduating from Andover, N.H. High School, she soon enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Marilyn married her life love Paul D. Mercier on August 13, 1960, in...

Arthur R. Goodearl

Arthur R. Goodearl

Aug 6, 2023

Arthur R. Goodearl, age 85, of Franklin, NH, passed away and entered Glory on Sunday, August 6, 2023, after complications from his diagnosis of PSP. He was born in Acton, Massachusetts to Alice Theresa (Mitchell) and Robert Fiske Goodearl. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly Ann Goodearl (his "Tootsie") of 46 years. He is survived by his wife Grace...

Lorraine D. Bonenfant

Lorraine D. Bonenfant

Aug 1, 2023

Epsom - Lorraine D. Bonenfant, 98, died Tuesday, August 1st at the Harris Hill Health Care Center in Concord. Born in Allenstown on March 6, 1925, Lorraine was the youngest daughter of Hilaire "Pete" and Olida (Saucier) Drolet.  She spent more than 90 years in Epsom, first on her family's farm on Drolet Road and then for over 70 years...

Evelyn Auger

Evelyn Auger

Jul 22, 2023

Sanbornton- After a valiant fight with cancer, we lost a strong, independent, knowledgeable woman, Evelyn Auger, on July 22, 2023. She never lost her fighting spirit, making her own decisions, "driving the van" as she called it, to the very end. Throughout her final hospitalization, she was surrounded by her loving family, giving her strength and support throughout. Evelyn passed...

Joyce D. Chase

Joyce D. Chase

Jul 21, 2023

Joyce Dustin Chase, a lifelong resident of Tilton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 21st , at the Mountain Ridge Center Nursing Home in Franklin, NH.  She was born on July 12, 1932 in Bristol, NH. She is survived by three daughters: Genia Sanborn and husband Brian of Milford, NH, their children Jodi Jalbert and husband Ben,...

Edward W. Elliott

Edward W. Elliott

Jul 17, 2023

Edward W. Elliott aka EZ ED joined his heavenly family on July 17 at his home in Franklin. He was born in Littleton NH to Martin and Evelyn Elliott but would always call his step father, Curtis I Stockford his dad. We were a small nuclear family with many somewhat distant cousins. Ed is survived by his sister, Donna Champagne-Patten...

Bruce E. Thompson

Bruce E. Thompson

Jul 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce E. Thompson of Northfield, New Hampshire on July 15, 2023 after years of declining health. He was 82. Born on July 2, 1941, Bruce spent his formative years growing up in Northfield and working in the family business, the AA Thompson Fuel Company. He met and fell in...

Raymond J. Arsenault, Jr.

Raymond J. Arsenault, Jr.

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Raymond J. Arsenault, Jr., 68, of Franklin, passed away at his home on July 9th, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 31st, 1955 the son of Raymond J. Arsenault, Sr. and Gertrude (Tennent) Arsenault. Raymond J. Arsenault was raised in CT and moved to Manchester, NH after a few years...

Frederick H. Partridge, Sr.

Frederick H. Partridge, Sr.

Jun 20, 2023

On June 20th, 2023, Frederick H. Partridge, Sr. passed away with his children by his side.  He was born the son of Florence(Ma) and Horace Partridge in a little farm house in Gilmanton Iron Works. He worked for M.A. Crowley out of Franklin for many many years before starting his own business, Fred Partridge and Son Construction.   Later on he...

Leonard "Butch" A. Corbett, Iii

Leonard "Butch" A. Corbett, Iii

Jun 18, 2023

GILFORD- Leonard Allan "Butch" Corbett, III, 59 of Henderson Road passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family after a fierce and courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Butch was born on June 25, 1963 in Needham Massachusetts at Glover Memorial Hospital, the son of Leonard Allan, Jr. and Mary (Graceffa) Lamarche. Prior to...

Alexander R. Plunkett

Alexander R. Plunkett

Jun 15, 2023

Alexander Robert Plunkett, 25, of Northfield NH, has passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 15th, 2023. Alex was a lively and humorous young man whose presence was enjoyed by many. Alex was a Boy Scout who reached the rank of Life and enjoyed the outdoors. Alex is survived by many family members including his daughter (Nymeria Plunkett), nephew (Elijah Cleveland),...

Frances "Frank" Hague Wilson

Frances "Frank" Hague Wilson

Jun 13, 2023

Francis Wilson, 84, (lovingly known as Frank) passed on June 13, 2023 after a long illness. Frank was born on May 29th, 1939 in Brockton, MA to Gladys and Stanley Wilson. Frank had a deep love for his wife, Mary who passed in 2016. They were married for 56 years. Frank spent most of his time with Mary raising their...

Alice Perkins

Alice Perkins

Jun 13, 2023

In loving memory of Alice Perkins, a cherished soul who graced this world with her warmth and kindness. Alice was born on September 25, 1937, and on June 13, 2023 answered the call to heaven. Her journey on earth was adorned with love, laughter, and a deep-rooted faith. Alice's heart found solace in the beauty of Vermont, where she spent...

Gerard "Joe" Fecteau

Gerard "Joe" Fecteau

Jun 13, 2023

Gerard "Joe" or "Jerry" Fecteau, 87, of Franklin, died at home on June 13, 2023, with his wife by his side.  Joe was born on October 29, 1935, in Laconia NH to Beatrice (Paquette) and Arthur Fecteau. Joe worked for various employers in the area before owning and operating KRS Industrial Boiler Service for 30 years.  Joe was a member...

Ronald C. Robichaud

Ronald C. Robichaud

Jun 13, 2023

Ronald C. Robichaud age 87 died June 13, 2023 in Bow, New Hampshire after a period of declining health. Ronald was born in Franklin to Wildie and Louise (Vigneault) Robichaud and was a lifelong resident, moving to Tilton in 2014 and recently relocated to Bow, NH. He was graduate of Franklin High School class of 1955 and went on to...

Jean Paul Auger

Jean Paul Auger

Jun 11, 2023

Jean P. Auger, 97 Sanbornton- It is with great sadness we share that Jean Paul Auger died on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from complications due to a stroke. He was a quiet, honest man who lived his almost-hundred years simply, but fully. Jean was born in the front bedroom of the family's farm 97 years ago to Alphonse Auger and...

Pedro F. Rojas

Pedro F. Rojas

Jun 11, 2023

Pedro F. Rojas, 75, of Franklin, died at his home on June 11, 2023.  He was born in Merida, Yucatan on the son of Remigio and Maria (Puc) Rojas. Pedro and his wife Maria resided in Houston, TX for 25years and in Danvers, MA for 20 years before moving to Franklin.  While in Houston he owned and operated Bearheart Enterprises....

Bonita L. Foster

Bonita L. Foster

Jun 8, 2023

Bonita L. (LeBlanc) Foster, 76, of Franklin NH. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 8, 2023. Born in Franklin, NH on May 9, 1947 to the late Roland J LeBlanc and the late Madeline R Small, she was raised with loving care by her Uncle Frank LaBranie and her Aunt, Grace (Small) LaBranie on...

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